In case you missed it, current Featherweight Champion Conor McGregor had some less than kind words about WWE Superstars during a conference call promoting his upcoming rematch against Nate Diaz at UFC 202.
Since it’s pretty clear that calling a bunch of people you don’t know pussies, McGregor took it on himself to issue an…apology of sorts:
I didn't mean no disrespect to the @wwe fans. What I meant to say was that I'd slap the head off your entire roster. And twice on Sunday's.
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) August 7, 2016
I don’t know who Sunday is, but he should probably ask their permission first. At least Roman Reigns has the wherewithal to realize when he f*cks up:
Your the size of my leg. Shut up. https://t.co/fBVEdf8hE1
— Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns) August 7, 2016
You're* sorry grammar geeks, Smh.
— Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns) August 7, 2016
“Smh” indeed!
Other Superstars took to Twitter to respond to McGregor’s tweet:
https://twitter.com/RealCurtisAxel/status/762361186767822848
Would you prefer to find us individually or have us all line up at once? I know your time is valuable, sir. https://t.co/XPnKhWAlza
— Ettore “Big E” Ewen (@WWEBigE) August 7, 2016
Yikes, looks like @TheNotoriousMMA could really use a bowl of Booty O's right about now. Someone hook him up…https://t.co/aLuSQvt7P2
— Kofi Kingston (@TrueKofi) August 7, 2016
I think McGregor could do well in the featherweight division……if the WWE had one. https://t.co/90XGpSICS9
— AJ Styles (@AJStylesOrg) August 7, 2016
Sorry pal no disrespect to u, but my fights are legit, unlike the fixed fights u have in @UFC. I’ll embarrass u. https://t.co/X5WCyeHYbf
— Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) August 7, 2016
Anyone can fight with their fists, try fighting with fashion!Walk off! Reply 1 for yes, 2 for no or ? For maybe https://t.co/whwuzsmzFA
— Breeze (@MmmGorgeous) August 7, 2016
I would pay good $$ to see @RealKurtAngle STRETCH THE PISS outta @TheNotoriousMMA and make him tap. #itstrue https://t.co/Uvo8H34nHy
— Bully Ray (@bullyray5150) August 7, 2016
Kurt Angle also threw himself into the mix:
very funny little guy. Why don't you get your head out of Dana White's ass
— Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) August 7, 2016
Natalya and Rusev…well, you tried.
So much talk for a guy who fights 15 min matches twice a year…… Good for you Conor McGaiver.
— Miro (@ToBeMiro) August 7, 2016
He's a smart businessman…. Very smart…. Just like my cat. 🐈 https://t.co/4IVjbI8Yko
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) August 7, 2016
Sheamus wasn’t giving any benefit of the doubt to his fellow countryman:
https://twitter.com/WWESheamus/status/762280270582128640
Ric Flair had the most to say, calling out McGregor for sh*tting on the very people who inspired his brash attitude:
Coming from a guy who built a career copying my persona, I expected the type of class we get from Ronda or Anderson. pic.twitter.com/iVoC0Xva5g
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) August 7, 2016
After Diaz finishes you again, I dare you to try guys like Dolph, Brock, or Fit.
Oh you're welcome for your gimmick pic.twitter.com/0qziVjlMav
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) August 7, 2016
If anyone doubts whether or not Doloh could tie Conor in a knot, do yourself a favor and Google his accomplishments pic.twitter.com/h7mitMeBXn
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) August 7, 2016
Of course, the best response came from the person we know McGregor wouldn’t want to mess with. In this case, ‘pick on someone your own size’ is terrible, terrible advice:
Bring it https://t.co/e9guQ9bi0f
— Mercedes Moné Varnado (@MercedesVarnado) August 7, 2016
Whether this is all some elaborate trash-talking scheme to do the cross-promoting the Irishman was initially asked about, we’re sure there’s no shortage of people in the WWE locker room who are pumped to see McGregor get his ass turfed all over again on August 20.
